KAMPUKU BEAUTY BAR

PRODUCT RATING:★★★★★★★★☆☆(8/10)

QUICK REVIEW: This super simple, no frills bar did wonders on my bumpy arms – and works well as a deodorant soap without any strong fragrance.

the REVIEW (06/29/2011): My mother is obsessed with probiotics. I’m obsessed with Japanese skin care technology and products – although I think I’m more drawn to their packaging then anything else. So when I found Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotic Kampuku Beauty Bar at Down to Earth (which is like our local version of Wholefoods, just much smaller and more organic/vegan), I had to try it.

Kampuku is a brownish yellow rounded square bar that fits nicely in the palm of your hand. It doesn’t have any strong odor, but does have a “natural” scent. It creates a moderate amount of foam and does not over dry the skin or leave a noticeable residue – but those with drier skin to begin with may feel a little tight after using Kampuku. As a face cleanser, Kampuku was fairly standard in performance. I preferred to use it as a body cleanser and it helped get rid of the remaining dry spots and bumps I had from over exposure to chlorine while I was on vacation.

While Kampuku is a good product overall, there was nothing particularly special about it. I will use it up, since it does seem to have natural deodorant benefits -which is a plus during our humid Summer months, but a repurchase is unlikely. Still, a nice choice for those with sensitive skin or skin issues.

Although its natural caramel color may fade during use and storage, the soap’s high quality remains intact. No animal by-products, preservatives, or synthetic colors.” – essentialformulas.com

*Sodium Palmate-Sodium Cocoate is used as a base ingredient in soap making and cosmetics. Made from palm oil and coconut oil respectively. According to goodguide.com it is an ingredient that raises no health concerns.